It is the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP), developed by the Ministry of Commerce, Government of India.

NSOP means National Standards for Organic Production, formulated by the Ministry of Commerce, Govt. of India for the National Program for Organic Production.

Farming systems that rely on synthetic fertilizers, chemicals, or pesticides, or those that do not follow the fundamental principles of organic production.

It is a farm design and management system aimed at creating a self-sustaining ecosystem that ensures long-term productivity without relying on synthetic inputs like chemical fertilizers and pesticides.

Certified organic means the product has been verified by an accredited certification agency and produced or processed in accordance with national or international organic production standards.